Michael Gove Delays Ban on No-Fault Evictions Indefinitely Due to Court Reforms

Protest from Tory backbenchers and loopholes in legislation contribute to delay of ban on “section 21” evictions, leaving renters' rights reforms in limbo until court reforms are achieved.

• The ban on 'section 21' no-fault evictions, a part of Boris Johnson's 2019 election-winning manifesto, will be indefinitely delayed until a reform of the courts is carried out. The delay is due to concerns about pushing landlords out of the market and ongoing court reforms.
• The delay has been met with protest, with claims it will allow unscrupulous landlords to continue to use 'section 21' evictions to intimidate tenants and silence those who complain about property conditions or excessive rent increases.
• Critics point out an exploitable loophole in the proposed legislation, where landlords can evict tenants on the grounds of needing to sell their property and not proceed with the sale, allowing them to re-let the property after just three months.
• The delay in the implementation of the Renters Reform Bill, aiming to improve renters' rights, is creating uncertainty among potential landlords and could deter housing market entries.
• Concerns have been raised about the impact of legislation delays and changes on housing availability, rental rates, and landlord confidence in the rental property market.

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